Merchant - Fossil Leathers
TX - Corporate
Corporate
Merchandising
Who We Are
At Fossil, we dare to dream, disrupt, and deliver in a better way. Our goal is simple - bring innovation, style, and connectivity to an industry ripe for change. Fossil is on a mission to revamp the way fashion accessories are done. We are committed to creating great watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and wearables by investing in technology and long-term value creation. With our diverse portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands, along with department stores, specialty stores, eCommerce websites, and company-owned and operated retail stores, we are building a leading fashion- and tech-forward accessories company. Are you in?
Make an Impact
Fossil Group is looking for a global omni-channel merchant to join their Fossil Leathers team. You will be responsible for identifying business opportunities through assortment analysis, market research, analyzing sales performance, competition and trends. This Merchant will have the opportunity to work within a fast paced environment and partner with many teams throughout the business within Brand, Design, Packaging, Visual Merchandising, Planning, Sales and more.
Major responsibilities include:
Product & Calendar Planning
Drive the developing of seasonal lines plans and recommended product assortments that will maximize sales, profits, meet customer demand and support overall brand positioning across all channels of distribution
Ability to manage assortments and analyze performance of leather category
Responsible for go-to-market preparation for owned categories
Communicate and distribute all critical merchandising information to key functional areas on a timely basis
Focuses on developing customer intimacy skills through regular store visits and competitive shopping; applies findings to merchandising and execution strategies.
Own packaging development for everyday brand use and limited editions
Cross Functional Partnership
Work closely with marketing teams to ensure seasonal brand storytelling is brought to life across all channels
Work closely with regional teams to maximize business opportunities through key assortment strategies, product launches, sales trends and implementing marketing strategies. Ensure distribution strategy is cohesive with the brand direction
Financial Metrics & Reporting
Report merchandising / financial trends and analysis to include actionable takeaways, risks and opportunities from a trend, financial and brand perspective
Proactively monitor product and category performance, competitors and landscape to identify risks and opportunity
Your Skills
3-5 years established experience with a background in merchandising, buying, planning or brand management.
Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint and Google Suite
Proficient in retail math
Experience tracking historical sales data and forecasting sales; Ability to analyze and draw conclusions in order to make business decisions
The ability to network and quickly make strong relationships
Excellent communication and presentation skills
The Perks
Benefits are dependent on working hours, position and may vary by location, but here are some of the benefits you may enjoy:
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Retirement Savings Plan + Company Matching
• Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off
Accommodations Statement
At Fossil, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other legally protected status. Anyone requiring special accommodations to our normal application process please email applicationaccommodation@fossil.com and we will assist you.
Brand Name
Fossil